Instructional Assistant - Kindergarten at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools • Waldorf, MD

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Assistant – Kindergarten supports the teacher in planning instructional activities, preparing lessons, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment. The role provides instructional reinforcement to individuals or small groups after the teacher has delivered instruction. The assistant may need to change diapers, provide substitute coverage as needed, and perform related duties assigned by the principal.

This is a 10-month, non-exempt position at C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School. The position is scheduled to start on January 4, 2027.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• At least 48 college credits or passing ParaPro assessment scores.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work in an instructional support role with elementary, middle, or high school-aged children.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of children's developmental stages.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan developmentally appropriate activities as directed by the teacher.
• Must be at least 18 years old to work in elementary schools.
• Must be at least 18 years old and out of high school for at least two years to work in middle and high schools.
• Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift, carry, or move light to medium weights of 10–50 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard.
• Ability to sit frequently, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in planning instructional activities and maintaining a safe and orderly environment.
• Work with individuals or small groups to provide instructional reinforcement after the teacher delivers instruction.
• Assist the teacher in preparing for lessons.
• Maintain regular, on-time attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the principal.
• Change diapers as needed.
• Provide substitute coverage as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED